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The forward facing automotive camera is a rapidly developing application.  The first systems were relegated to simple functions such as intelligent headlamp control (IHC), lane departure warning (LDW), or rain sensing.  Succeeding generations of forward facing cameras may incorporate multiple advanced functions such as: adaptive cruise control (ACC), forward collision warning (FCW), traffic sign recognition (TSR), pedestrian detection, obstacle detection and night vision.  These demanding applications require spiraling improvements in image processing, sensors and lenses. Sunex is pleased to be at the fore front of lens technology for forward facing camera systems. 

Compared to a rear vision lens the optical performance requirements for a forward facing lens are completely different but no less challenging.  A typical optical performance requires high resolution, low F-number, low distortion and minimal package size.  In addition, since the next generation forward facing cameras will use high- or wide dynamic range (HDR or WDR) sensors, special attention must be paid to veiling glare and stray light effects.  Sunex has developed proprietary design, simulation capability, coating, test and process tools that help to address these critical issues. Visit our technology page for more information on Sunex HDR Optimized lenses.

Below are several lenses specifically designed for forward facing automotive cameras that represent the state of the art.  These lenses are also applicable to critical applications where high-dynamic images are important such as security and surveillance in outdoor environment. The off-the-shelf solutions you see below are often a good starting point for a custom OEM solution.  If you cannot find the product that exactly meets your requirements, please contact us.

PN Description Focal length(mm) f/# Imager
Format
Field of view/
Depth of field
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DSL974A-NIR-F2.4-HP3 Miniature LowGhost, HDR and double channel wavelength Lens with a large angle designed for 1/2.7'' sensor, EFL=2.36mm, F/2.4, NO IR CUT FILTER, metal barrel threaded M12x0.5,HP3 coating L1-S1 2.36 2.4 1/2.7'' Calculate FOV
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  $69
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DSL147A-650-F1.4 Lens, 2.5mm EFL, 4K, for up to 1/2.8” sensors, F/1.4. IR Cut filter at 650nm 2.54 1.4 1/2.8" Calculate FOV
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CMT168-1122/1119, CMTT821 $99
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DSL147A-NIR-F1.4 Lens, 2.5mm EFL, 4K, for up to 1/2.8” sensors, F/1.4. NO IR Cut filter 2.54 1.4 1/2.8" Calculate FOV
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CMT168-1122/1119, CMTT821 $99
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DSL147A-BP940-F1.4-TOF TOF Lens. 2.5mm EFL, 4K, for up to 1/2.8” sensors, F/1.4. 800nm – 1000nm AR Coating, M12 barrel, 940nm bandpass filter option.AR coatings and anodization has to be in the VIS+IR wavelength 2.54 1.4 1/2.8" Calculate FOV
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CMT168-1122/1119, CMTT821 $99
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DSL260C-650-F1.8-HP3 All-Glass 3MP Automotive Lens, Up to 1/2.5" sensor. M12x0.5 threaded barrel. IR Cut Filter at 650nm. 2.9 1.8 1/2.5" Calculate FOV
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  $69
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DSL259W-660-F1.6 All-Glass 3MP Automotive Lens, Up to 1/2.5" sensor. M12x0.5 threaded barrel. IR Cut Filter at 660nm. 3.4 1.6 1/2.5" Calculate FOV
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CMT821 $69
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DSL673B-NIR-F1.8 High resolution lens designed for 1/1.8" sensor, EFL=3.64, F1.8, metal barrel threaded M14x0.5, NO IR Cut filter 3.64 1.8 1/1.8'' Calculate FOV
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  $99
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DSL678F-680-F1.6-HP3 Lens, All Glass, 8MP, Low Ghost and HDR, EFL 3.84mm, F/1.6, 680nm IR cut filter, threaded metal barrel M12x0.5 3.84 1.65 1/1.8" Calculate FOV
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CMT821 $99
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DSL477A-660-F1.6 All-Glass, Large Aperture, Low Ghost lens for 1/1.8" Image sensors. Up to 8MP resolution. 3.9 1.6 1/1.8" Calculate FOV
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CMT333B $99
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DSL477U-NIR-F1.6 All-Glass, Large Aperture, Low Ghost lens for 1/1.8" Image sensors. Up to 8MP resolution. 3.9 1.6 1/1.8" Calculate FOV
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  $99
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DSL248F-650-F2.0-HP3 Tailored Distortion, wide-angle, all glass lens designed for automotive front view. M12x0.5. 3.96 2 1/2.5" Calculate FOV
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CMT821 $69
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DSL958E-NIR-F1.7 Wide-angle, low distortion lens for forward machine vision, no IR filter, EFL=4.6, F/1.7, aluminum barrel, threaded M10X0.5 4.6 1.7 1/3" Calculate FOV
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CMT821, CMT107, CMT804 $69
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DSL958G-NIR-F2.8 Wide-angle, low distortion lens for forward machine vision, NO IR cut-off, EFL=4.6, F/2.8, aluminum barrel, threaded M12X0.5 4.6 2.8 1/3" Calculate FOV
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CMT821, CMT107, CMT804 $69
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DSL958G-700-F1.7 Wide-angle, low distortion lens for forward machine vision, IR cut-off at 700nm, EFL=4.6, F/1.7, aluminum barrel, threaded M12X0.5 4.6 1.7 1/3" Calculate FOV
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CMT821, CMT107, CMT804 $69
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DSL958G-700-F2.8 Wide-angle, low distortion lens for forward machine vision, IR cut-off at 700nm, EFL=4.6, F/2.8, aluminum barrel, threaded M12X0.5 4.6 2.8 1/3" Calculate FOV
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CMT821, CMT107, CMT804 $69
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DSL958G-700-F4.0 Wide-angle, low distortion lens for forward machine vision, IR cut-off at 700nm, EFL=4.6, F/4.0, aluminum barrel, threaded M12X0.5 4.6 4 1/3" Calculate FOV
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CMT821, CMT107, CMT804 $69
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DSL958G-NIR-F1.7 Wide-angle, low distortion lens for forward machine vision, NO IR cut, EFL=4.6, F/1.7, aluminum barrel, threaded M12X0.5 4.6 1.7 1/3" Calculate FOV
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CMT821, CMT107, CMT804 $69
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DSL958E-700-F1.7 Wide-angle, low distortion lens for forward machine vision, IR cut-off at 700nm, EFL=4.6, F/1.7, aluminum barrel, threaded M10X0.5 4.6 1.7 1/3" Calculate FOV
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CMT821, CMT107, CMT804 $69
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DSL451B-680-F1.46-HP3 4K all-glass, wide-angle lens with enhanced center resolution. All glass. Indoor/Outdoor. M16x0.5. 4.71 1.46 1/1.8" Calculate FOV
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CMT331A $99
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DSL457N-NIR-F1.6 All-Glass Fovea wide angle lens fpr 1/1.7'' image format. Low-ghost HDR design, 120deg HFOV, F/1.6, 8MP, M12x0.5mm. NO IR Cut filter. 5.1 1.6 1/1.7" Calculate FOV
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